Wellington, Feb 2 NZPA - The Reserve Bank of Australia's unexpected decision to keep its official cash rate at the same level saw the New Zealand dollar also dragged against the US greenback this afternoon.

Wellington, Feb 2 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar bounced overnight as manufacturing data from the United States and Europe pointed to further recovery in the global economy. Around 8am today the kiwi was up to US70.81c from US70.02c at 5pm yesterday.

Wellington, Jan 27 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar closed lower today but recovered from its worst levels in overnight trading as investors globally continued to shun risky investments.

Wellington, Jan 12 NZPA - Retailers surcharging customers for using credit cards were today put on notice by the Commerce Commission, while consumer groups are advising people to check charges and shop around now that retailers are allowed to pass on credit card charges.

Wellington, Dec 3 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar was firm against the Australian dollar today even though the Australian dollar was itself in favour with investors.

Wellington, Dec 1 NZPA - After recovering yesterday from a bout of risk aversion triggered by Dubai's financial woes, the New Zealand dollar fell away again overnight.

Wellington, Oct 21 NZPA - Kiwibank is increasing its fixed mortgage rates for the second time this month.

Wellington, Oct 20 NZPA - AMP Capital Investors thinks the odds are building for an earlier tightening than the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is currently signalling.

Wellington, Oct 7 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar hit a new 14-month high against the greenback early today, and also edged above 0.5 euro for the first time in 16 months.

Wellington, Oct 6 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar hit its highest level in more than a year against the greenback and euro, as the kiwi pushed up helped by strong investor flows. By 8am today the kiwi was buying US73.14c, around its highest level in 14 months, from US72.01c at 5pm.